Whale Watching

The city of Sydney is home to one of the most expansive natural harbours in the world, offering beautiful beaches, breath-taking scenery and an abundance of marine life. Whales are annual visitors to the shores of Sydney, spotted between late May to early November during their breeding migration from Antarctica. 

If you are visiting from out of town, new to the city or want to rediscover what’s in your backyard, the harbour is the place to be. Here are some events best enjoyed with the harbour as your backdrop.

To make the most of your Sydney experience, we’d like to share a few tips and tricks with you. Here’s your ultimate guide to whale watching in Sydney this whale season!

Nothing beats watching some of the world’s largest and most magnificent animals in their natural habitat. The experience is exciting and should be enjoyed thoroughly. One of the world’s best places to watch whales from is Sydney. Beautiful and welcoming, Sydney offers you the best chances for fun whale watching tours.

Hiring a boat in Sydney is as easy and relaxing as a day on the harbour, so long as you know exactly what's what. Here are some of the more common questions surrounding boat hire and yacht charter here in Sydney Harbour.

Humpback whales travel tens of thousands of kilometres from May until November, swimming between their winter breeding ground to the area they feed in summer – which just so happens to be the east coast of Australia.

That’s right folks, we Australian’s really are the lucky country, because we get to witness one of the longest whale migrations in the world – all just off the coast of Sydney!